Supervisory Recreation Specialist (OR) NF-04

Full Job Description

This position is located at Fort Lee, VA - Community Recreation Divison. Incentives and Bonuses Management Incentive Plan NTE $10,000 annually based on new programs and growth.

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Work experience that included the goals, principles, method of techniques, of outdoor recreation and understanding the interests of individuals and groups.

Work experience planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, or evaluating community, industrial, outdoor, institutional, or other recreational programs.

Work experience supervising support staff in outdoor recreation programs. Demonstrated work experience must be equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

Preferred are those applicants that possess a Certified Leisure Professional through National Recreation and Park Association and work experience as indicated above and a bachelor's degree in the recreation/outdoor program areas.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Possess a bachelor's or master's degree in an outdoor recreation, recreation or management field OR have a minimum of 2 years' work experience in next lower grade in an outdoor recreation field.

Major Duties:

• Develops, manages, maintains and administers the installation Outdoor Recreation Program. Plans, supervises and directs outdoor recreation activities and services.
• Devises, improvises, and adapts activities to fit the conditions of the natural environment, and to conform to limitations in funds, facilities, equipment, and staff support. Responsible for inventories and property.
• Determines equipment condition; initiates maintenance, repair or replacement. Recommends purchase/construction of equipment and facilities. Oversees the instruction of customers and monitors proper usage of equipment.
• Prepares budgets and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with regulations. Ensures proper procedures are used so no misappropriation of funds occurs. Maintains effective internal controls.
• Integrates risk management, and installation and organization safety program requirements. Supervises recreation, administrative support and maintenance staff.